During the pandemic, we’ve noticed that our grocery expenses have increased. This is due to spending more time at home and higher prices on meat and produce at the supermarkets. But, you don’t have to choose between keeping costs down and eating healthy. These tips will help you stay in budget while you enjoy healthy food.
Go Meat-Free a Few Days a Week
We understand that going meat-free isn’t for everyone, but even swapping one or two meat meals a week for vegetarian meals can save you lots of money and it’s healthier.
Frozen fish has the same health benefits that fresh fish does and it’s a lot more cost-effective. When getting frozen fish, look for packages that have individually wrapped portions so you can only defrost what you want to eat, which will save you money and cut back on your food waste.
You’ll be surprised about the amount of food that ends up going to waste from your fridge. Whip up stir-fries, soups, omelets, and fried rice with the vegetables you have on hand.
Frozen produce is so much cheaper than fresh produce and it has the same nutrients (and sometimes more) found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Make casseroles, stir-fries, pastas, and soups with frozen vegetables. If you buy fresh seasonal produce, you can freeze it to make it last longer.
